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Selena & Melakhai - On Motherhood | Banks Peninsula
10 . 2 . 2019I was honoured to be invited into the beautifully curated Banks Peninsula home of Selena and her newborn son, Melakhai to capture their intimate connection and a glimpse into what motherhood looks like for Selena.
Newborn session with Selena and Melakhai
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Selena and Melakhai during their newborn session at home.
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Selena and Melakhai at home
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Selena and Melakhai - The beauty of motherhood
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Newborn/motherhood session at home in Purau valley with Selena & Melakhai.
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Selena soaks in her beautiful newborn son during their session at home.
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Selena and Melakhai soak up the sun during their newborn session at home
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